Margaret Smyth (nee Looney) pictured in January 2013 following the funeral of her brother, Michael Looney in Millstreet. **********We wish to extend our sincere sympathy to Margaret’s husband, John and to the entire Family, Relatives and Friends on the recent very sad departure of Margaret to her Eternal Reward, R.I.P.. Being a native of Minor Row I’ve known Margaret since childhood. Forever with a wonderful smile, optimistic attitude to life and consistently helpful – Margaret was a magnificent Neighbour. Michael (her brother) stayed in the home of John and Margaret when he first went to Dublin and later when John & Margaret moved to Co. Monaghan Michael was always accorded a royal welcome there. She never forgot Millstreet and kept in touch with the Healy and Cotter Families and others in Millstreet over the years and loved to revisit. Margaret is buried in Scotstown, Co. Monaghan – where she and John raised their splendid Family. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis. ( S.R.)

Congratulations to Gerard O’Hanlon competed in the Cork 2015 Teen Idol talent show on December 6th at The Pav in Cork City. Gerard was placed 2nd in Cork. Gerard is pictured above with the other winners on the night Julianne Hayes and Luke Hogan. [read more …] “Second in Teen Idol Cork”

Following the annual 24 hour fast in October Dromtariffe Parents & Friends of COPE presented a hugely impressive cheque of €4,000.00 to COPE Foundation, Cork at an uplifting event in Dromtariffe Community Hall on Thursday, 10th Dec. 2015. Click on the images to enlarge. (S.R.)Front row (from left): Caitríona Buckley, Treasurer, Dromtariffe Parents & Friends of COPE; John Clifford, Head of Fundraising, COPE Foundation, Cork – accepting the cheque from Loreen Fitzpatrick, Secretary. Also included (centre, second row) Annmarie Murphy, Chairperson. The Committee and Supporters display the splendid 2016 COPEcalendar which John Clifford presented to all present.